Hökaland IPO

Status: Inactive-ish >2018 (66 sessions since January 2015)

This campaign started in January 2015, This campaign runs Pathfinder. This is also a good source: D20PSRD.

Current Members

• Aerik Ulriksson, the "barbarian" [1]
• Alfgar, the Inadvertent Demon Slayer [2]
• Aimee Ashmore, the sniper [3]
• Arnos Mahlinor, the elven wizard
• Domon of the Hunter, the Sickle war mage
• Fizzgig, Master of Alchemy [4]
• Jorg of Gwennport, the specialist [5]
• Lomduin, the Mercenary [6]
• Malkor Conradin, the fighting spiritualist

Important characters

• Nemrab Arthorn - Elderly father of the Arthorn house, abstained from leadership. Interested in books and dwarven history.
• Hariteikhartz- The young red dragon.
• Denwell - Man obsessed with erradicating demonic influence.
• Thorn Pepperbug - Pixie who likes Aerik, thorns and alcohol. Not necessarily in that order.
• Blossom of Southshore / Cecilia of Highcross - Courtesan who followed party out of Southshore.

Get started

1. Read the introduction, it briefly explains the setting and what races are available.
2. Handy guide for character creation.
   • The 15 point-buy is used.
3. Some help to make the actual character background.

House Rules Used

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• Traits - Maximum 2.
  • Drawbacks - Maximum 1. Gives a Trait.
• Flaws - Maximum 1. Almost all of them are ok (including third party stuff), but you have to check with me first. That link is just one (good) example.
• Damage Conversion (AC) - Armoured characters converts some lethal damage to nonlethal as in Unearthed Arcana (with a small fix).
• Hero Points are introduced at lvl 3.
• Damage and healing - Increased detail to go with wounds, primarily. There's now also an incentive to sleep comfortably.
• ALL MAGIC IS x2 COST. That includes enhancements on items, scrolls, potions, services, ALL! It also means that the material cost in crafting magical items is higher.
• Masterwork - Partly added to make up for a lack of magical weapons. These non-magical items packs a punch!
• Environment - Rules for sleep deprivation and hunger/thirst.
• Starting above lvl 1: Max 50% of wealth on 1 item.
  • Recommend: Weapon 25% - Armour 25% - Other magic 25% - Consumables 15% - Ordinary/coins 10%

Extra reading

• Hit Points - My thoughts about traditional roleplaying Hit Points.
• Pazio GM stuff

If Anything is Unclear

• Ask

IPO Timeline

See the full IPO Timeline for more information.

• Session 16 - Looking for Work
• Party does various things around town until evening (17:30).
• Aerik approached by Zigil. Wants help from Ulfang the assassin from the Shadows from Southrealms (described as "grey"). Offers 1000g.
• Aimee sends letter. Aerik provides pheasants (19:00).
• Party talk to Tobo (bowyer and woodcraftsman who can also make crossbows).
  • Party died in Westwatch. "Perhaps you can help?" An aristocrat was behind it. "Perhaps later; Mayor first."
• Tobo also approached by Zigil. Ulfang from Northrealms. Jorg tells how a hit would be from Shadows. Odd.
• Aerik & Arnos heads to Hark. Brings beer (21:30).
• Hark tells of Heron dagger. Owner of equipment was Thrar Quickhand. Sword name: Flesh Eater. Was once magical.

Day 21

• Kelly wakes people (06:00). Breakfast.
• Borrows horses from mayor. 17h travel. 10h/day planned (tiring). Leaves (07:30).
• Comes across ghouls. 8 ghouls, 1 ghast (15:30). Party attacks.

• Session 17 - Camping With Pixies
• Finish up after combat. Jorg makes necklace of the ears (15:40).
• Talk to scared village (16:00). Ulf Asmundsson is elder. Offers food & Lodging.
• Leaves village (18:30).
• Aerik starts hunting, Jorg starts scouting (21:30), 1h. Then bed (22:30).

Day 21

• Aerik starts fire and breakfast (05:00). Jorg puts ghoul ears in Aerik's sleeping bag.
• Party moves on. Aimee scouts (06:00).
• Aimee finds a wild boar. Tries to kill, climbs tree (11:35). Party helps. Cooks meat + saves lots.
• Keeps going (13:30), goes for another 2.5h (16:00). Finds camp (17:00). Poles, traps & caltrops.
• Kelly returns; charmed an eagle that will help (18:00).
• Starting to go to bed (20:30). Massive goblin appears and screams (21:00). Party attacks full force.
• Aerik falls through gobling "Wow! Great! You did a GREAT job this is exciting!"
• Thorn: I am so sorry, I will make sure they don't get to you." ... "ONE two three four!"

• Session 18 - The One That Got Away
• BACKDATE: Malkor - Helps Wellbarrow Mayor to protect prep for spring solstice. Gets someone for Villa Clara. Heads off to Southshore.
• Buys horse from Rive with promise buy it back if needed. Also saddle.
• Party falls asleep with Thorn guarding (21:10).
• Malkor arrives close to camp (23:00). Hears a weird "ONE two three four". 3 shots: sleep.

Day 22

• Party wakes up. "I got one!" (06:00) ..."That is Malkor. You know him, come on!" Thorn is ashamed.
• Thorn scout? "Yes, sure! But... I know that when patrolling you say 'one two three four', but what do you say when scouting?"
• Party moves.
• Finds a patrol (2 mutant, 1 ranger, goblin dog & small). Discuss plan of action (09:30).
• Ambushes patrol, is crushed. Malkor curb stomps goblin. "Save the ears!" Moves on.
• Jorg sees another patrol (2 mutated, 1 druid, 1 companion), quite far away. Party prepares (10:10).
• Attacks (10:20). Little bit of a fight (not really) druid gets away.

2016

• Session 19 - Bravely Ran Away Away
• Heads back to horses, Jorg scouts behind. Moves towards camp (10:40). Reach camp (11:20).
• People hear screaming from away: "They are 50!" Jorg is running. Party heads towards Prijpe.
• Hounds catch up (11:50). Kills them. Malkor almost dies.
• Quick loot and continue onwards (12:00).

• Session 20 - Negotiations
• Painful forched march to Prijpe. Arrives (17:30). Rane Ulfsson in charge.
• Talks & tactics. Malkor treated by Linda (healer). Runners to neighbours & Southshore.
• Fortifies and Jorg, Aimee & Robin scouts. In total, 13 men, 7 women and 12 "children".
• Aimee returns (20:30). Goblins are 30 min away. Jorg comes 15 min after: They are 40 (incl 4 mutants) and 4 hounds.
• Aerik shoots 1 goblin, Thorn makes large golem and Krixlin speaks. They are made to regroup.
• Party SLEEPs (21:00).
• Awoken as Krixlin & 2 mutants come from East side (23:00).
• Negotiations. Krixlin wants BigBoss dead. Promise to not attack towards Prijpe or Southshore.
• Aimee & Jorg is to assassinate a number of goblin scouts (loyalists), then going to BigBoss and ambush tomorrow.
• A mutant goblin left as hostage to calm villagers.
• "We disagree but in this case I think we can trust each other." "Well, you are interesting." (23:59)

• Session 21 - Assassinations
• Aerik tells situation to party (23:59). Decide to kill BigBoss.

Day 23

• Aimee & Jorg kills 20 goblin loyalists (04:30) and rest of party attacks/scares them off (08:00). Pursuits.
• Sets up camp 3 hours from goblin camp (14:00). SLEEPs 8 hours (22:00). Travels rest of the way.

Day 24

• Jorg scouts ahead (01:00). Finds single goblin. Deals with. Talks to Krixlin about plan.
• Jorg informs party and all set up ambush (02:00).
• Ambushes BigBoss with lots of other goblins. Krixlin happy.
• Loot and leave (02:15).

• Session 22 - Back in Southshore
• 02:15 (Day 24)
• Heading home (02:15). Moves 3 hours, SLEEPs 8 and then 6 more. Arrives in Prijpe (19:15).
• Explains what happened. Festivities with beef. Malkor sent to Southshore to stop any army.

Day 25

• Farewells include Kelly giving 15 gold to the village for stuff. Party leaves for Southshore (10:00). Arrives at 18:00.
• Exchanges ears for money at Mayor Nicholaes Van Herdt. Told of pact. "But where are they coming from"?
• More socialising. Nicholaes mentions the Karhun Ruins, but there is no interest within the party. Aerik tries to get him to treat villagers better - "scouting resource".
• Nicholaes wants help get family artefact back (mirror). Pay "a lot" for its return, and a small farm. Suspects: De Geloes and De Tolna.
• Aimee snoops house while Aerik talks weapons with Nicholaes. Finds prepped windows lock.
• Good night (22:00).

Day 26

• Party wakes after 8h SLEEP (08:00).
• Aimee speaks to Jorg and Arnos about the mirror. They decide to investigate further. Aimee "investigates" bedchamber with Butler Robert. "Finds" the pin.

• Session 23 - A Wild LEATHER Appears!
• BACKDATE: Jorg - Visited by Jantina. Warning from Reen. Head of De Goeles family to die.
• Jorg scouts (wrong) house but doesn't risk it.
• Jorg has a "final warning" from Reen. Needs to kill De Goeles head for free.
• Breakfast (08:00-09:00). Nemrab suggests diplomacy. Robert to book lunch and tea bookings to check out De Goeles & De Tolna.
• Arnos, Jorg & Nemrab to De Goeles (12:00). Jorg sneaks around but is caught by Leather (Richard) and disabled (13:00).
• Meanwhile, Aerik and Aimee to Pilgrim's pub looking for clues. Aerik heads to Blossom. She is evasive. Promised work at Villa Clara (15g/month for 5 months) and anonymous move.
• Blossom explains intrigue (14:00). De Goeles and De Tolna each want mirror. De Goeles has it. Key around neck.
• Aerik & Arnos reconvenes at mayor's (14:45). Tells of Jorg/mirror. Butler Robert says Nicholaes will be a bit late.
• Time to head to the afternoon tea with De Tolna (15:30).

• Session 24 - Threats of Violence
• BACKDATE: Kelly & Aimee. "Henry" wants Kelly to come with to help dryad Idaise with Sapanon. "Villa Clara in a few days."
• Jantina tells Aimee De Tolna paid to steal mirror. More guards.
• Aimee pisses off Rive of Pilgrim's Pub.
• Domon appears. Is pointed out by Rive. Comes with to Mayor. Is a bit rude, generally.
• Arnos, Aerik & Domon talks of freeing Jorg (not his name though).
• Mayor is assaulted on the way home (18:30).
• Discussions. Arnos, Aerik, Domon & Richard (Leather). Mirror stolen. Talk of using Jorg as a specialist.
• Aimee finds out about Mayor (20:15).
• Robert is informed about Mayor and enrages (20:45) and heads to Burt. Party decides to protect De Goeles and De Tolna.
• Aimee, Aerik & Domon towards mob. Arnos to De Goeles.
• Aimee halts mob. Domon enlarges Aerik. Intimidate.
• Arnos manages to get stolen mirror. De Goeles flees. Presents it to Burt ("DE-TOL-NA!"). Diplomatically gets them to stop. Look in woods.
• Aimee warns De Tolna (21:05). De Goeles is then on a wagon out.

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